"Well~~~I've already sat down, you can take your hand up, Yuu-chan."

While speaking, a pair of arms naturally hugged his waist.

Kato Yusuke raised his hand to hold the handle of the mountain bike, and then wrapped his arms around Shiyu.

A soft touch that was unpleasant in every sense of the word kept coming from the front of the body.

Even through the clothes, I can still feel my body temperature.

He took a shallow breath and tried to calm his brain with the cold air, but he smelled a very pleasant shampoo fragrance.

Even if it was such a small movement, the girl immediately noticed it and turned around with an intriguing expression.

"…Do I smell good?"

"What happens if I answer yes?"

"It's nothing. At least you let me know some of your preferences and provided valuable experience for combat?"

"Senior sister often uses very exaggerated words today."

"Maybe~ Also, if you're not so nervous, can we leave? The sight of you is still quite annoying."

"I agree with this, but before that...huh..."

"ah!?"

As a breath of hot breath blew into her ears, Shiyu, who looked at ease just now, immediately let out a cute cry.

"Now, who is the nervous one?"

"...!"

Kato Yusuke squinted his eyes and insulted her, then stepped on the pedals, and the mountain bike moved forward with a "squeak" and slowly accelerated.

"...I actually blew my ears, I was careless." Shiyu murmured with some regret.

"Have you tasted the joy of life?"

"Well, I still taste Yuu-chan, it's cheese~"

"That's the pizza you're talking about for lunch, you useless princess."

The two chatted casually while the mountain bike ran smoothly down the street.

"Speaking of it, Yuu-chan?"

"What's wrong?"

"Why did you say those words when you were in the Immortal River?"

"What words?"

"The logic of your statement seems reasonable, but in fact it is full of sophistry. In essence, I made the decision to terminate the contract under my own will. It has nothing to do with Yu-chan, and there is no reason for you to bear the consequences."

"Didn't I say that?"

"What……?"

"I said that I would take good care of Shiba-senpai, and Ms. Machida also testified. If this is still difficult to understand, just think of it as my self-satisfaction."

"..."

Shiyu was silent for a moment, and then asked: "Why do you still call me senior...?"

"Um?"

"Because you have already accepted me, right? Can't you call me by my name?"

Kato Yusuke looked forward and replied: "I'm just used to it."

"Get used to it..."

Shiyu murmured, then seemed to think of something, and said to himself: "I don't know how Miss Machida is doing..."

"Didn't we just leave?"

"I'm just a little worried about whether something will happen to Miss Machida. Do you think she will be punished?"

"Since the matter has been resolved, I don't think so. Are you upset?"

"...Probably, after all, Immortal River is a company. If a superior feels that his authority has been challenged and acts to express his anger..."

Shiyu didn't finish her words, but Kato Yusuke already understood what she meant.

He thought for a moment, and then said: "In that case, it doesn't matter."

"It doesn't matter...?"

"I want to ask one thing. Do you like working with Ms. Machida?"

"...To be honest, my personality basically makes it impossible for me to get along well with others. I think I can barely get along with Machida-san in the Fusei River."

Kato Yusuke couldn't help but laugh, "You can actually be more frank and just say you like it."

Shiyu looked away with some embarrassment and said softly: "Who calls me a troublesome woman? Didn't you just meet me and you are still saying this now?"

"That's right. I know the troublesome side of senior sister."

"...regret it?"

"Although it's not completely absent, I think it's more cute."

"But, it's so cute..."

"Speaking of which, I have always felt that some parts of my senior are subtly similar to Eiri. Can't you two get along well?"

"Don't even think about getting your blond hair in twin ponytails happy or anything like that..."

The voice suddenly became cold and low, as if coming from the depths of the Netherworld.

Why are the two people so incompatible with each other? Kato Yusuke is both speechless and confused.

However, he was not distracted by this for too long and quickly returned to the topic.

"Let's get back to the business. If Fusugawa is really angry with Miss Machida because of the termination of the contract and decides to punish her, then we will turn her into a companion here."

"Become a companion...?"

"Well, senpai, you hope to keep creating in the future, right? I also hope that someone can take care of you, and now it seems that there is no more suitable candidate than Miss Machida."

"Why do you think..." Shiyu looked at him strangely, "You sound like you want to poach Miss Machida?"

"No way? Have you forgotten that I still have a studio?"

"If you are talking about the studio that has only an empty shell and is in a state of suspension, I do have an impression."

"There are many redundant descriptions in senior sister's words, but that's it."

"Eh? Isn't this a joke? Are you serious?"

"is it not OK?"

"No, after all, Miss Machida is also the deputy editor of Fusukawa. Such a person..."

Shiyu paused for a moment when he said this, and then continued thinking about it.

"No... I think it's unlikely, but if Ms. Machida doesn't have many requirements other than salary, it's not impossible."

She was referring to using her own income to pay Machida Enko.

Kato Yusuke saw this and refused directly.

"Since I made this proposal, I will handle the related issues myself. Senior Shiyu can just create with peace of mind. There is no need to think too much."

"... Let's not say so much. After all, the things we are discussing now may be just whimsical. At least I don't think Miss Machida will agree to such a thing at this stage."

"I understand, so everything still has to be proven by results, right? Including studio matters."

"Haha~ I'm not talking about this, but Yu-chan looks so energetic, you are my favorite."

Shiyu raised his head as he spoke, his eyes falling on the raised Adam's apple on his neck.

Involuntarily, she said "hmm" and put her lips together.

——Chirp.

"——!"

Kato Yusuke's body shook violently reflexively.

The warm and elastic touch slid across his neck, causing a tingling sensation that almost made him unable to hold on to the handle of the mountain bike.

The girl giggled and teased: "Thank you for your proposal, I'm very happy. Also, this is compensation for not having a soft bump accident. I wonder if you are satisfied with it, Yu-chan~?"

"Don't do something so dangerous when taking someone on a bike...!"

"Hehe~"

The setting sun was shining slantingly on the horizon, the autumn wind blew my hair wildly, and the shadow of the bicycle was stretched slantingly.

The sky was a mixture of indigo and crimson, and it seemed like it would take a long time before the two colors completely separated.

Among the approaching buildings, the Kasumigaoka family's apartment appeared in view.
Chapter completed!